Speech Bubbles CIO's Starter Pack
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@jrf-uk.bsky.social
We work to speed up and support the transition to a future free from poverty, in which people and planet can flourish. https://www.jrf.org.uk/
@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
Writer, performer, broadcaster, university professor Website: www.michaelrosen.co.uk YouTube Channel: 'Kids' Poems and Stories with Michael Rosen' Radio show: BBC Radio 4 'Word of Mouth' Goldsmiths University of London, Prof Children's Lit., teaching MA
@suecowley.bsky.social
UK based writer, teacher, trainer, presenter. Helps to run a preschool. Loves gardening and my allotment. She/her. Author of 30+ books for teachers. Please contact me via my website for CPD/INSET bookings and writing queries. www.suecowley.co.uk
@ruthswailes.bsky.social
Award winning Early Years and Primary Advisor, lead curriculum developer and author. Unashamedly child - centred EY nerd. Occasionally outspoken rebel with a cause. No unsolicited DM’s unless I know you, thanks. Ruthswailes.com
@booktrust.org.uk
We are the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We get millions of children & families reading together from the earliest possible age.
@smithsmm.bsky.social
Headteacher, picturebook addict. Sometimes a bit ranty. Passionate about the best job in the world. #PicturebookPage All views are my own
@charliehacking.bsky.social
First, foremost and always a teacher. Also Education Consultant, including with CLPE, and Speaker. Co-creator of The Balancing Act: http://bit.ly/42D93f9. Poetry editor with Otter Barry Books. Shortlisted for Branford Boase Award 2024 for The Final Year.
@oldvictheatre.bsky.social
We believe that theatre makes the world better. The Old Vic is an independent creative powerhouse for entertainment and education. A not-for-profit theatre, proud to be a charity.
@darrenchetty.bsky.social
Welsh Indian South African Dutch Londoner. PhD in Philosophy of Education. Antiracist Dialogic Pedagogy. Children's Books. Teaching & Writing. Rep: Rachel Mann, CAA
@orangetreetheatre.bsky.social
🍊 An award-winning local theatre with a global reputation - experience world-class classics, rediscoveries and new writing in-the-round. 🎟 orangetreetheatre.co.uk • 020 8940 3633
@vascoadam.bsky.social
Director of Diversity & Inclusion. Leadership, anti-racism & cultural competence advocate. BAMEeD Trustee. Team Square Peg. Scouse-Nigerian. Views are my own.
@pennyrabiger.bsky.social
Elephant pointer. Educator. PhD from Centre for Race, Education & Decoloniality LBU, 2025. Racial literacy. Freelancer with a wheelbarrow portfolio. School Governor.
@campaignforthearts.org
We believe the arts make life better, and everyone should have opportunities to experience and take part in them. 🎶💃🎭🎨✍️📸🎥🧵 https://www.campaignforthearts.org
@gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk
Your home for Performance, Music, Celebration, and Community in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne. Creating change, and raising the expectations of what people with learning disabilities can achieve. A welcoming space for everyone.
@nedglasier.com
“A leading force for change for theatre and teenagers” #Stage100 Co-creation | Young People | Change-making | Facilitation | Consultancy www.nedglasier.com www.linkedin.com/in/nedglasier
@penahay.bsky.social
Artist Researcher, Professor of Imagination Bath Spa University, National Teaching Fellow, Cofounder Forest of Imagination, FRSA, FCCT 💚🦋 https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/our-people/penny-hay/
@taratheatre.bsky.social
We create politically charged, innovative theatre, exploring the world through a South Asian lens
@stephsirr.bsky.social
CEO of fabulous Nottingham Playhouse, joint president of UK Theatre. Writer. Consultant. Feminist. Doodle owner. #theatre All views my own
@imagineinquiry.bsky.social
I work in schools and universities, teaching demo lessons and developing Mantle of the Expert. Author of 'Try This: Unlocking learning with imagination' and 'A Beginner's Guide to Mantle of the Expert'. Visit: www.mantleoftheexpert.com; www.trythisbook.org
@streetwiseopera.bsky.social
We inspire and empower people experiencing homelessness as they rebuild their lives. Info: https://streetwiseopera.org/ Donate https://justgiving.com/campaign/standwithstreetwise Press: https://reytrombetta.bsky.social/
@dfedigital.bsky.social
@watermansarts.bsky.social
West London's arts centre. An independent cinema, new media arts gallery, theatre, workshop space and creative hub. Currently closed ahead of move to new venue.
@derbytheatre.bsky.social
The UK's leading professional producing and learning theatre. Great shows made in Derby, with a focus on our community, developing talent and learning.
@snelljulia.bsky.social
Professor of Sociolinguists at the Uni. of Leeds, UK. Researching language, identity, education & inequality.
@applecartarts.bsky.social
Award winning Theatre & arts organisation based in East London. We believe stories are potent & have the power to challenge, change and strengthen communities. www.applecartarts.com
@pippacrerar.bsky.social
Political Editor, The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/profile/pippacrerar
@lyrichammersmith.bsky.social
World class theatre in the heart of Hammersmith 🎭❤️ Now showing 👉 Ghosts https://linktr.ee/Lyrichammersmith
@juliesbicycle.bsky.social
A pioneering non-profit mobilising the arts and culture to take action on the climate, nature and justice crisis. https://juliesbicycle.com/ #CreativeClimateAction
@unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social
Big-hearted theatre that brings people together. Based in North East England. unfoldingtheatre.co.uk
@bernarddonoghue.bsky.social
Hello. I’m CEO of Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) in the UK; Chair Bristol Old Vic Theatre; Chair People’s History Museum; Chair London and South East Regional Board of the National Trust; 🏳️🌈 EU OBE culture ambassador and wanderer.
@itc-arts.bsky.social
ITC is the management association representing the UK independent arts sector. We represent and advocate for best working practices, supporting our members as they lead the industry. Find out more: https://linktr.ee/itcarts
@cleanbrk.bsky.social
Clean Break is a theatre company for women who have experienced the criminal justice system or are at risk. We use theatre to change lives on stage, in prisons and in the community.
@geesetheatre.bsky.social
Theatre company working in criminal justice and social welfare settings.
@sheffieldtheatres.bsky.social
Our four theatres belong to this brilliant city. If it’s a great night out you’re after, you’ve come to right place. sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
@pilottheatre.bsky.social
National & international touring theatre company creating unforgettable theatre for younger audiences.
@jordanagol.bsky.social
Play. Curiosity. Care Community Theatre Maker and Creative Learning Specialist working with Clean Break, Donmar Warehouse, Almeida Theatre, Orange Tree Theatre, CSSF, RB&O and more. Also interested in research and evaluation. 📍Essex/London she/her
@funpalaces.bsky.social
Community led culture. Join our movement. Make your own Fun Palace 3 - 5 October 2025. https://funpalaces.co.uk/
@paulsutton.bsky.social
Artistic Director at C&T and Prospero.digital. Husband. Dad. Applied Theatre. Digital. Research.
@livetheatre.bsky.social
Official account for Live Theatre, Newcastle Upon Tyne - NE1 3DQ Champions of risk. Lovers of the new. An epic space for the voices of the future. https://www.live.org.uk/
@helennicholson1.bsky.social
Professor with a cat. Researching theatre and community. Views all mine and surprisingly superficial.
@clareedwards.bsky.social
Director of Learning & Events, @YVConcerts. Award winning producer specialising in singing, music and events. Conductor & Musical Director of @notoriouschoir.
@ksandsoconnor.bsky.social
Always thinking about ways to bring literature representing ALL children’s lives to readers, educators, and researchers.
@selinabusby.bsky.social
Teaching and learning at @cssd. Firmly in the worlds of applied & socially engaged theatre. Co-editor of @RiDE Journal.
@bsky.app
official Bluesky account (check username👆) Bugs, feature requests, feedback: support@bsky.app
@speechbubblescio.bsky.social
Drama for #Communication #Creativity #Confidence #Oracy www.speechbubbles.org.uk